The Local Behavioral Health Authority is the management entity for publicly funded mental health and substance related disorder services. The agency strives to improve these services for residents of Garrett County, works to better integrate existing services and expand currently available services. We also assist persons in receiving medication, transportation to services, housing, and employment.
The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority has responsibilities of leadership, management, oversight, and operations for publicly funded behavioral health strategies and services in Garrett County.
Vision: Facilitate the continuance of a consumer-focused behavioral health system in Garrett County that is comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Mission: We will promote quality-driven treatment, support, and rehabilitation to foster recovery, resiliency, and health and wellbeing for emotional, substance, gambling, and/or mental health disorders.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year ago
Building Healing Systems (ACEs) Provider Survey Results
We greatly appreciate your assistance in distributing and/or participating our Building Healing Systems (BHS) Provider Survey through [organization] in the Spring of 2023. This survey was conducted for the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) regarding childhood maltreatment and…[Read more]
Lindsay joined the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year ago
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Opioid Town Hall to Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months ago
Come share your ideas for how we can do more to address the overdose crisis!
Event Details: This event will feature presentations from state and local government officials. Members of the public will also have the chance to speak during the meeting.
Location:
Performing
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Veteran Suicide Awareness to Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months ago
You can prevent Veteran suicide. Start by learning the
VA S.A.V.E. acronym.
This training will help you act with compassion if you encounter a Veteran in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Corey Edmonds joined the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months ago
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Public Behavioral Health System Manual to Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 2 months ago
The attached Manual for Managing the Public Behavioral Health System seeks to clarify and build a
shared vision for local behavioral health system in our state. It defines roles, standard processes, and
supporting information to help achieve the best possible health outcomes for all Marylanders. In the
spirit of collaboration and shared learning,…[Read more]
Heather Cooper joined the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 3 months ago
James Mou joined the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 4 months ago
Gillian Shreve uploaded the file: Behavioral Health Provider Guide to Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
List of Behavioral Health Providers in Garrett County.
Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
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Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
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Fred Polce posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
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Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
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Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
Performance Management settings were updated by Gillian Shreve.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
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Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
Strategy card settings were updated by Gillian Shreve.
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
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Bevian Hensley (MD) joined the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 5 months ago
Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 6 months ago
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Gillian Shreve posted an update in the group Local Behavioral Health Authority 1 year, 6 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Gillian Shreve.